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Of Black Bears and Caterpillars
The host of the hike was beside himself. He wanted to showcase the forest behind his house for this special event at his home along Moneymore Road, near Roslin, for the Ontario Woodlot Association meeting. Only, this was the year for a major outbreak of forest tent caterpillar on his property which also involved over […]
The Foul and the Loathsome
I have no fear of snakes, so it isn’t uncommon for me to pick one up and let it crawl and wrap itself around my arms. And this is what I did, on a guided interpretive hike last week, when we unexpectedly came across a somewhat uncommon red-bellied snake. I picked it up. In turn, […]
Holistic Medicine
The field of Holistic Medicine is best approached with a spirit of curiosity and adventure.
No Tornados, No Floods, No Earthquakes – We’re Lucky in the County
It was yesterday, May 31st, exactly 25 years ago, when the city of Barrie experienced a devastating F4 tornado. Although I wasn’t there, I remember the day very well. I was a Park Naturalist at Sandbanks and was on my way home at 5:00 p.m. The lights had been flickering and I made an off […]
Silent Mojave desert reveals its secrets
About 20 miles from the sizzling streets, clunking slots and exotic atmosphere of Las Vegas there is a quiet glimpse of another world with links to human activity going back thousands of years. Beautiful Red Rock Canyon in the nearby Mojave desert is a welcome respite from the unreal world of the city. And according […]
Birdathons for Fun, Pain and Profit
I took part in a Birdathon last week. It’s a gruelling exercise where birders in an active mood will spend a full 24 hours in the field, seeking out and identifying birds. Its purpose? To raise funds for a worthy cause – in my case, it was to generate revenue for the Prince Edward Point […]
Janet Elson – Balance a place, or state of being?
Holistic approach to walking the earth Most of us can agree that balance in our lives is a desirable thing. Many of us spend our lives with one foot on the gas pedal and the other on the brake trying to achieve that elusive sense of equilibrium, and we wonder why we’re not getting anywhere. […]
Debbie MacDonald Moynes – PEC Community Care for Seniors
Helping Prince Edward County seniors to live at home.
A Puppet Parable for Postmodern Times
Mr. & Mrs. set out on a honeymoon road trip in their Airstream trailer, and arrive in Prince Edward County. As confirmed city dwellers, their expectations are fairly easily met: the trailer has air conditioning and, using plastic cutlery from China, they can sit down to picnic on lettuce from California, pickles from India, fish […]
Terry Sprague – Out on a Limb
Your guide to nature in Prince Edward County!
